Rolls Royce unveiled the 200EX concept at the Geneva Moor Show earlier this month and now has officially confirmed that the production version, dubbed the RR4 will be powered by a new 6.6L V12 engine that will have "upwards of 500bhp."
The V12 engine will be mated to a new ZF 8-speed transmission.
CEO Tom Purves confirmed the details at a press event in New York where the 200EX is currently starting a world tour. Purves claims that the RR4 will be more involving and dynamic for those owners that would rather drive than be driven.
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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CONFIRMS FURTHER DETAILS FOR RR4
New 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce
New 8-speed gearbox
Engine power upwards of 500bhp (upwards of 373kW/507PS)
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed further details about the production version of 200EX, the experimental car shown at the Geneva motor show early in March 2009.
Rolls-Royce CEO, Tom Purves announced the details at a press conference in New York where 200EX is currently being shown to potential customers on the first leg of a world tour.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Purves said, "There has been a great deal of interest in this car since we first talked about producing a new model series in the autumn of 2006 and the reaction 200EX received at its unveiling at Geneva was very positive. As we move another step closer to the start of production at Goodwood, it is exciting to be able to share some of the specific technical details with customers and the media."
He continued, "RR4 will deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience to owners, so expect peerless comfort and build quality. However, we have consciously engineered this car to be more involving and dynamic for those owners around the world that will wish to drive it themselves."
RR4 will be powered by a brand new 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. The engine will be combined with an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox. This new drive-train will significantly improve fuel and CO2 efficiency over the already class leading Phantom series of cars. Engine power will be upwards of 500bhp.
Further details about RR4 will be released over the coming months.
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Comments (6)
This is still the concept right? This looks so similar to the phantom. The drophead coupe looked similar to the phantom as well. Oh well, I'd probably still buy one if I had the money.
Posted by D! | March 23, 2009 1:07 PM
Posted on March 23, 2009 13:07
Rolls Royce is one of those brands that leave me absolutely cold. Nothing changes with 500+ hp.
Posted by Tom | March 23, 2009 1:42 PM
Posted on March 23, 2009 13:42
A good drifter car for our filthy rich friends in the desert....
Posted by sparky | March 23, 2009 2:40 PM
Posted on March 23, 2009 14:40
I don't remember if it was Rolls Royce or Bentley, but I remember a spec sheet for one model that simply stated the hp and torque as : sufficent.
Pretty much covers it I'd say.
Posted by Paul | March 23, 2009 2:43 PM
Posted on March 23, 2009 14:43
It's a nice looking car, but too many people may think it is a Chrysler 300.....
Posted by Andrew | March 24, 2009 8:44 AM
Posted on March 24, 2009 08:44
@Andrew
Yes, but not too many people will think a Chrysler 300 is a Bentley... Odd how that works..
Posted by sparky | March 26, 2009 4:36 PM
Posted on March 26, 2009 16:36